Hackers steal nearly $80m in bitcoin

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ISSUE DATE: 8 December 2017 TOP STORIES Hackers steal nearly $80m in bitcoin Hackers have stolen nearly $80m worth of bitcoin from a bitcoin mining service as the cryptocurrency’s value continues to skyrocket. READ MORE → EU telecoms ministers set out 5G mobile network roadmap Telecommunications ministers from across Europe have agreed on a joint roadmap that will govern the deployment of 5G mobile networks across the EU. READ MORE → Digital identity needs to be priority in 2018, says FireEye Protecting digital identity, gaining data visibility and protecting employees are key challenges for the year ahead, according to the 2018 security predictions report by security firm FireEye. READ MORE → ADVERTISEMENT

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